I Quit! How to Get Employees To Stay.
Today’s business dynamic seems far-removed from the days when a person would work for one, maybe two companies in his entire career, earning the 50-year pin and the storied gold watch at his retirement party. In fact, statistics from the Department of Labor state that the average span of an employee’s tenure is only 1.5 […]
Missing Summer? Don’t Let the Weather Affect Performance.
It’s never easy when the winter comes and, for many of us, we end up going to and from work in the dark, wondering when we’ll see the sun again. We reach for our pajama pants almost immediately upon entering our homes, looking for comfortable warmth. But there’s that whole work day to contend with […]
Do You Have a Fun Company Culture, or Are You Just Wasting Time?
When does a “fun” company become all play and no work? How do you draw the line? Making your employees comfortable with a fun company culture has the potential to increase productivity and efficiency, but there is a fine line between a fun culture and wasting time. This post will discuss. Many of us have […]
Fielding and Answering Unconventional Interview Questions
We all have a working knowledge of the tried-and-true interview questions, the ones we dread and the ones we can prepare for. But what happens when an interviewer throws you a curve ball that you couldn’t possibly prepare for? If you’ve ever gone on a job interview, you probably know some of the most commonly […]
The Benefits of Employee Recognition
Let’s be honest, people like to hear they are doing a good job. So tell them when they are! This post will discuss positive reinforcement and employee recognition and how it can help a company’s overall bottom line. Want to keep your employees happy and productive? A simple solution exists: Tell them they’re doing a […]
Ace Your Next Interview!
Congratulations, you got your first interview with a new employer! Here you’ll read how to successfully plan for the interview to minimize nerves and maximize hiring potential. After networking/graduating/sending out countless resumes, you’ve finally made it: You landed a first interview with an employer. First of all, pat yourself on the back because even getting to […]